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Play Therapy - Endorsed Certificate Course (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK)

Distance learning course with study materials, tutor support and final exam included


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Summary

Price
£292.50 inc VAT
Or £48.75/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
100 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
No formal qualification
Achievement
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Play Therapy Level 3 Online Course. 100 Hours Endorsed Certificate Course (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK).

Understand the importance of play psychotherapy in helping 3 – 11 year-old-children, to express mental health challenges and to use play as a coping mechanism, to overcome emotional and physical trauma with this course, written by counselling professionals of many years standing.

Play Therapy has been accredited by ACCPH – The Professional Body for Coaches, Counsellors, Psychotherapists and clinical Hypnotherapists, as a level 3 learning program. Once you have completed the course plus the final exam, you will be able to join ACCPH as a professional member, and use the letters MACCPH after your name, to show clients that you are a Qualified Play Therapist, with professional standing. The course is taught by Iona Lister, a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and author. You can read Iona’s biographical profile below, Your certificate will also be endorsed and issued by TQUK – An Ofqual Recognised Awarding Organisation. The independent endorsement and recognition we have earned for this course is reassuring, but it is important to know that the course primarily focuses on helping you learn as much as possible about Play Therapy, plus how to apply it to real life situations. This course is ideal for anyone working with young children facing mental well-being challenges caused by family breakup, the loss of a parent or sibling, recovering from serious illness, mental trauma caused by being involved in an accident, and more.

Benefits of an ADL Endorsed Course?

Endorsed courses are skills based. They have been evaluated and approved by an independent awarding body such as Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).

What makes ADL’s Endorsed courses different?

  • Flexible Self-Paced Learning– adjust your learning around your home and work commitments
  • Start and Finish at any time
  • Courses globally and industry relevant
  • Practical Component at the end of most lessons.

Allocated your own tutor relevant to your subject. You can have as little or as much contact as you like with your tutor. They are there to support you all the way through.

This course is endorsed by TQUK -Training Qualifications UK, an OFQUAL awarding body.

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Description

Lesson Structure: Play Therapy BRE214

There are 9 Lessons:
1 The Foundation for Using Play Therapy

  • Introduction
  • Brief History of Play Therapy
  • What is Play?
  • Play and Cognitive Development
  • Play and Social Development
  • Other Types of Play
  • The Value of Play
  • What is Play Therapy?
  • Approaches to Play Therapy
  • Non-directive Play Therapy
  • Axline’s Principles
  • Landreth’s Perspective
  • The Role of the Play Therapist
  • Play Therapy and Adults
  • Scope of Play Therapy

2 Applications of Play and Play Therapy

  • Introduction
  • Therapeutic Play Continuum
  • Application of Play Thaerapy
  • Who is Play Therapy For?
  • Background Information
  • Choice of Toys and Materials
  • Other Techniques
  • Age Appropriate Choices
  • Aggressive Toys
  • Toys to Avoid
  • Creating the Right Environment for Play Therapy
  • Session Times
  • Play Room
  • Advantages of Play Therapy
  • Research in Support of Play Therapy
  • Issues in Play Therapy
  • Problems Arising During Therapy

3 Play Therapy for Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

  • Introduction
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Separation Anxiety Disorder
  • Selective Mutism
  • Specific Phobias
  • Other Anxiety Problems
  • Symptoms of Anxiety Problems
  • Treatment of Anxiety Problems
  • Use of Play Therapy
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder
  • Other Depressive Problems
  • Symptoms of Depressive Problems
  • Treatment of Depressive Problems
  • Use of Play Therapy

4 Play Therapy for Behavioural Disorders

  • Introduction
  • Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Use of Play Therapy
  • ADHD
  • Use of Play Therapy

5 Play Therapy for Developmental Disorders

  • Introduction
  • Autism
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Learning Disorders
  • Use of Play Therapy

6 Play Therapy for Social and Family Problems

  • Introduction
  • Trauma
  • Abuse and Neglect
  • Insecure–avoidant Attachment
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Grief and Loss
  • Divorce
  • Death of a parent
  • Schooling
  • Location
  • Use of Play Therapy

7 Play Therapy and Adult Populations

  • Introduction
  • Play Therapy for Adults
  • How Can Play Therapy Help?
  • Benefits to Relationships
  • Application of Play Therapy with Adults
  • Group Play
  • Research Supporting Use of Play Therapy With Adults

8 Related Specialised Creative Therapies

  • Introduction
  • Music Therapy: What is it?
  • Role of the Music Therapist
  • Art Therapy
  • Drama Therapy
  • Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT)
  • Applying other creative techniques to play therapy

9 Play and Rehabilitation

  • Introduction
  • Injury and Illness
  • Disability
  • Mental Disability
  • Physical Disability
  • Play Therapy
  • Science and Technology

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the academy, marked by the academy's tutors and returned to you with feedback, any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

Who is this course for?

Counsellors, Psychologists, Social Care Workers, Teachers

Requirements

A pc or laptop with internet connection.

Career path

This course is ideal for those working in, or intending to work in the following occupations:

Family counselling
Psychology
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Social work
Psychiatric nursing
Caring roles
Health professions
Teaching

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Claire asked:

Does this course allow you to practice as a play therapist (I am guessing it requires insurance,etc)

Answer:

Hi Claire Many thanks for your question. Our counselling courses are accredited by ACCPH – Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and clinical Hypnotherapists, and The CMA – Complementary Medicine Association. Both organizations accept ADL graduates as members, which you can arrange after completion of the course. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager

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Claire asked:

Can i undertake this course if not living in the uk? Do you need to be qualified in mental health or counselling to apply for this course? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Claire Many thanks for your question. Yes, of course. It's distance learning. so you can study from any location. Also, there are no requirements for any previous qualifications to apply for the course. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager

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Julia asked:

How are you able to join ACCPH as a professional member having clients etc if you also need further training to be properly qualified ?

Answer:

Hi Julia Many thanks for your question. Yes, I can see where the descriptive text appears somewhat contradictory. Would it be possible for you to call our offices to discuss this in further detail? I cannot place a URL address on this REED platform, or even a telephone number, so please google: "ADL, Academy for Distance Learning" and we are the first search result. We look forward to hearing from you. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager

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Becca asked:

Hi am I qualified play therapist after doing this course or do I need to do more work after

Answer:

Hi Becca Many thanks for your question. This is an entry level course and will certainly require further study in order to practice as a play therapist. Could you kindly contact our Canterbury office to discuss your career options in further detail? I am unable to place URL addresses or telephone numbers on here either, so please google: "ADL, Academy for Distance Learning" and we are the first search result. We look forward to hearing from you. Regards Amanda White General Manager

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Nicky storrar asked:

Am I able to practice with this qualification?

Answer:

Hi Nicky Many thanks for your question. Unfortunately the "word-count" on this Reed platform is extremely limited, so could you kindly contact ADL's main office to discuss this with one of our administration team. They will go through in detail regarding your possible career options after passing the course. I cannot place a URL address on here either, so please google: "ADL, Academy for Distance Learning" and we are the first search result. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager

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Olivia asked:

If I opt to do a project instead of an exam, what would I be required to do? What is an example of a project?

Answer:

Hi Olivia Many thanks for your question. In the case of a project; the course tutor will discuss with you a suitable project to complete at the end of the course, if you do not wish to take an exam. It consists of elements of what you have studied during the course. It will have a more practical approach, rather than sitting an exam and could cover a real-world scenario. If you require any more information please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards Amanda White General Manager

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Maria asked:

Please could you describe the format of the course? Is it mainly written or a mixture of written & videos?

Answer:

Hi Maria Many thanks for your question. The course has 10 written lessons and each lesson has an assignment attached it. Once they have been completed you may elect to sit for a one and half hour exam in your own location. If you prefer not to take the exam you do have the option to undertake a project instead. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager

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Clair asked:

How long does the accreditation last? Does is have to be reviewed?

Answer:

Hi Clair Many thanks for the question. The accreditation is permanent and does not need to be reviewed. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager

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Tracey asked:

Is this course recognised by Play Therapy U.K. (PTUK)

Answer:

Hi Tracey ADL's Play Therapy Course is accredited by ACCPH – The Professional Body for Coaches, Counsellors, Psychotherapists and clinical Hypnotherapists, as a level 3 learning programme. Once you have completed the course plus the final exam, you will be able to join ACCPH as a professional member, and use the letters MACCPH after your name, to show clients that you are a Qualified Play Therapist, with professional standing. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager

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